A single mother’s case is raising questions about judges’ discretion in local eviction enforcement cases.
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Advocates worry body cameras for code enforcement officers could mean privacy issues for residents
City residents will have until May 29 to submit comments on the plan, which city officials say would help code officers better document the conditions of a property during an inspection.
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Large construction, renovation projects spark renewed concerns for lead advocates
New construction and renovation projects are causing concern for lead advocates who worry about the risks large-scale projects pose.
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Syracuse community picks doula care collaboration to receive $150K to fight lead crisis
The winning group included Village Birth International, Sankofa Reproductive Health & Healing Center, Doula 4 a Queen, zenG Wellness and Cafe Sankofa.
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Skyline residents worry about displacement as renovations ramp up
Clear Investment has started running Skyline Apartments and two other Green National-owned properties. Residents are worried about displacement.
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Voting to start on funding proposals to increase lead testing in Syracuse
The voting will cap an eight-month process by community members and the Community Foundation to increase lead testing.
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With New York budget late, advocates eye ‘good cause’ eviction protections
One study projects that two-thirds of all renter households in the county could receive protections under the “good cause” proposal.
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What’s next for Skyline, Green National apartments in Syracuse
The city of Syracuse took the Greens to court to request the properties including Skyline Apartments be put into a receivership.
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Skyline Apartments pending owners plan for evictions, upgrades, security
The likely new owners of three Green National properties in Syracuse want to turn around the complexes by investing heavily in security, spending millions in upgrades, and evicting non-paying tenants and others.
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Syracuse residents weigh funding for 3 proposals to increase lead testing
Voting on the project proposals will start April 18 and run through May 2.
